Jonathan Feigen
@jonathanfeigen.bsky.social
Former Houston Rockets beat writer for the Houston Chronicle. Unbelievably fortunate and grateful.
Lots of thoughts about that first half, but most of all is that it is so great to have hoops back!
October 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Lots of thoughts about that first half, but most of all is that it is so great to have hoops back!
One of the greats. Congrats on a fantastic run and best wishes for all that comes next.
After 30 years at USA TODAY, it's -30- for me. I have taken a buyout. It's been the thrill and dream of a lifetime. Being a newspaper person was all I ever wanted out of work. There's not enough room to acknowledge everyone who deserves it but my gratitude runs wide and deep.
August 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
One of the greats. Congrats on a fantastic run and best wishes for all that comes next.
A terrific read from @danielle-lerner.bsky.social about members of the Rockets coaching staff, the history they share and how they traveled from Portland to Ime Udoka's bench in Houston.
Before Rockets assistants Garrett Jackson and Mike Moser were on Ime Udoka's NBA staff, they were players on his AAU team in Portland.
"Having that mentorship, like, basically changed my life.”
How Houston's coaching brotherhood grew from AAU roots: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
"Having that mentorship, like, basically changed my life.”
How Houston's coaching brotherhood grew from AAU roots: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
The Rockets' coaching staff is a 'brotherhood.' How it started on an AAU team
Before Garrett Jackson and Mike Moser became NBA assistant coaches under Ime Udoka, they played AAU basketball for Udoka's team in Portland.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A terrific read from @danielle-lerner.bsky.social about members of the Rockets coaching staff, the history they share and how they traveled from Portland to Ime Udoka's bench in Houston.
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Confirmed the Rockets have signed Josh Okogie to fill their 14th roster spot, on a veteran minimum one-year deal: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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July 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Confirmed the Rockets have signed Josh Okogie to fill their 14th roster spot, on a veteran minimum one-year deal: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Except for a decade's worth of hard-earned advancement. I suspect you will need to tell of her next chapter sooner than 10 years from now.
Thanks, friend. Not much ground you haven’t already covered 🫡
July 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Except for a decade's worth of hard-earned advancement. I suspect you will need to tell of her next chapter sooner than 10 years from now.
A terrific feature from @danielle-lerner.bsky.social. I've enjoyed watching Lindsey Harding's rise through the coaching ranks since I wrote about her aspirations 10 years ago. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke... Looking forward to where they will take her in the years to come.
Cy-Fair alum Lindsey Harding is coaching the Lakers in Las Vegas, the second woman to be an NBA summer league head coach.
She’s not stopping there.
More on how Harding’s Houston roots inspired her to chase her dream of becoming an NBA head coach: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
She’s not stopping there.
More on how Harding’s Houston roots inspired her to chase her dream of becoming an NBA head coach: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Cy-Fair alum Lindsey Harding coaching Lakers at NBA summer league
Lindsey Harding is entering her eighth season as an NBA coach. She's leading the Lakers as the second woman to be a summer league head coach.
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July 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A terrific feature from @danielle-lerner.bsky.social. I've enjoyed watching Lindsey Harding's rise through the coaching ranks since I wrote about her aspirations 10 years ago. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke... Looking forward to where they will take her in the years to come.
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Story on Rockets guard Reed Sheppard being held out for the rest of Las Vegas summer league www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Rockets shutting down Reed Sheppard for rest of NBA summer league
Reed Sheppard has some calf soreness but decision to stop his play in NBA summer league is purely precautionary.
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July 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Story on Rockets guard Reed Sheppard being held out for the rest of Las Vegas summer league www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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Dorian Finney-Smith joined his new teammates at summer league on Sunday. He shared with me why he thinks he's a "perfect fit" for the Rockets and Ime Udoka's style of play: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Why Dorian Finney-Smith thinks he's a 'perfect fit' for Rockets
Dorian Finney-Smith, who turned down an option to stay with Lakers, says he values the hard-nosed identity Ime Udoka has created in Houston.
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July 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith joined his new teammates at summer league on Sunday. He shared with me why he thinks he's a "perfect fit" for the Rockets and Ime Udoka's style of play: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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“I want to be here for the rest of my career.”
Talked to Jabari Smith Jr. about why he signed a five-year extension with the Rockets, playing with Kevin Durant, offseason workouts and more: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Talked to Jabari Smith Jr. about why he signed a five-year extension with the Rockets, playing with Kevin Durant, offseason workouts and more: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
'I want to be here for rest of my career.' Jabari Smith Jr. on new Rockets' deal
Jabari Smith Jr., the No. 3 pick by the Rockets in the 2022 draft, signed a five-year extension and is optimistic about his future in Houston.
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July 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“I want to be here for the rest of my career.”
Talked to Jabari Smith Jr. about why he signed a five-year extension with the Rockets, playing with Kevin Durant, offseason workouts and more: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Talked to Jabari Smith Jr. about why he signed a five-year extension with the Rockets, playing with Kevin Durant, offseason workouts and more: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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Takeaways from the Rockets’ first summer league game including Reed Sheppard’s two-way performance, his chemistry with Kennedy Chandler, and Houston’s large courtside contingent: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Reed Sheppard shines as Rockets drop summer league opener to Clippers
The second-year guard had 28 points and also played strong defense as he helped Houston rally from a double-digit deficit.
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July 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Takeaways from the Rockets’ first summer league game including Reed Sheppard’s two-way performance, his chemistry with Kennedy Chandler, and Houston’s large courtside contingent: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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NEW: I caught up with Jalen Green courtside in Vegas as he watched his new team, the Suns.
Green said he wasn’t surprised the Rockets traded him, but said “I’m not tripping.”
More: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Green said he wasn’t surprised the Rockets traded him, but said “I’m not tripping.”
More: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Jalen Green says he wasn't surprised by trade to Suns
Jalen Green said Rockets 'been trying to trade me since last year' and is looking forward to playing with Suns.
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July 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
NEW: I caught up with Jalen Green courtside in Vegas as he watched his new team, the Suns.
Green said he wasn’t surprised the Rockets traded him, but said “I’m not tripping.”
More: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Green said he wasn’t surprised the Rockets traded him, but said “I’m not tripping.”
More: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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Summer league veteran Nate Williams is back in Vegas with the Rockets.
He’s not sweating his non-guaranteed salary. He’s excited to put on a show.
“I really don't worry about all that stuff. I just work hard and come to play and have fun.” www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
He’s not sweating his non-guaranteed salary. He’s excited to put on a show.
“I really don't worry about all that stuff. I just work hard and come to play and have fun.” www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Nate Williams, a NBA summer league veteran, excited to compete in Vegas
Nate Williams and Reed Sheppard are the only players on the Rockets' roster playing in summer league. Williams isn't sweating his non-guaranteed contract.
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July 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Summer league veteran Nate Williams is back in Vegas with the Rockets.
He’s not sweating his non-guaranteed salary. He’s excited to put on a show.
“I really don't worry about all that stuff. I just work hard and come to play and have fun.” www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
He’s not sweating his non-guaranteed salary. He’s excited to put on a show.
“I really don't worry about all that stuff. I just work hard and come to play and have fun.” www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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The Rockets have waived Jock Landale, source confirms.
As I reported yesterday, an expected move that gets Houston under the first apron. Landale’s path to playing time wasn’t getting any easier with the Rockets’ center depth (Şengün, Adams, Capela).
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As I reported yesterday, an expected move that gets Houston under the first apron. Landale’s path to playing time wasn’t getting any easier with the Rockets’ center depth (Şengün, Adams, Capela).
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Rockets waive center Jock Landale to cut payroll after offseason additions
Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela were expensive additions for Houston, but waiving Jock Landale saves the Rockets $8 million in salary.
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July 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Rockets have waived Jock Landale, source confirms.
As I reported yesterday, an expected move that gets Houston under the first apron. Landale’s path to playing time wasn’t getting any easier with the Rockets’ center depth (Şengün, Adams, Capela).
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
As I reported yesterday, an expected move that gets Houston under the first apron. Landale’s path to playing time wasn’t getting any easier with the Rockets’ center depth (Şengün, Adams, Capela).
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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The Rockets' splashy offseason moves are a departure from the continuity inclined approach Rafael Stone extolled less than two months ago. Then the Kevin Durant trade changed everything.
More on what led to the shift and what's next for Houston: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
More on what led to the shift and what's next for Houston: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
How the Rockets' trade for Kevin Durant changed Houston's offseason trajectory
A few days into NBA free agency, the Rockets’ acquisition of Kevin Durant, as well as Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, represents a seismic shift in Houston’s methodology under GM Rafael...
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July 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Rockets' splashy offseason moves are a departure from the continuity inclined approach Rafael Stone extolled less than two months ago. Then the Kevin Durant trade changed everything.
More on what led to the shift and what's next for Houston: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
More on what led to the shift and what's next for Houston: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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The Rockets are on the hunt for a depth piece to upgrade their roster with 3-point shooting and defense. Five players who Houston could target in NBA free agency: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
5 players the Rockets could consider as NBA free agency begins
The Rockets have spending power and are on the hunt for 3-point shooting and defense in the NBA free agent market, which includes Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith.
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June 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Rockets are on the hunt for a depth piece to upgrade their roster with 3-point shooting and defense. Five players who Houston could target in NBA free agency: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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Story on Jabari Smith Jr.'s massive contract extension, cementing him as part of the Rockets' young core and Houston's bright future: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Rockets lock up another piece of their future in Jabari Smith Jr.
Jabari Smith Jr.'s extension, worth $122 million over five years, signals the Rockets' commitment to the 22-year-old forward.
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June 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Story on Jabari Smith Jr.'s massive contract extension, cementing him as part of the Rockets' young core and Houston's bright future: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
While appreciating the heart and fortitude the Pacers showed tonight (and many times before,) no need to asterisk the OKC title. The league's best team all season had to earn the championship, and is entirely worthy. Still, would have been nice to have Game 7 at full strength.
June 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
While appreciating the heart and fortitude the Pacers showed tonight (and many times before,) no need to asterisk the OKC title. The league's best team all season had to earn the championship, and is entirely worthy. Still, would have been nice to have Game 7 at full strength.
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The blockbuster trade of the summer is here. Kevin Durant is a Rocket.
Can confirm that the Rockets are sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and a haul of draft picks (including 2025 No. 10 pick) to the Suns for KD. Story: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Can confirm that the Rockets are sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and a haul of draft picks (including 2025 No. 10 pick) to the Suns for KD. Story: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Rockets acquire Kevin Durant for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and draft picks
Houston acquires former Texas star for package that includes Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and No. 10 pick in this year's draft
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June 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The blockbuster trade of the summer is here. Kevin Durant is a Rocket.
Can confirm that the Rockets are sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and a haul of draft picks (including 2025 No. 10 pick) to the Suns for KD. Story: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Can confirm that the Rockets are sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and a haul of draft picks (including 2025 No. 10 pick) to the Suns for KD. Story: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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The Houston Rockets awarded Ime Udoka a multi-year contract extension, source confirms to the Chronicle. In his 2nd season with the Rockets, Udoka was a 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year finalist, won 52 games and took Houston to the playoffs.
More to come: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
More to come: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Houston Rockets extend coach Ime Udoka's contract after playoff run
The Rockets hired Ime Udoka to lead the final stage of the team's rebuild. He delivered a 41-win first season, then 52 wins with a playoff appearance in 2024-25
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June 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Houston Rockets awarded Ime Udoka a multi-year contract extension, source confirms to the Chronicle. In his 2nd season with the Rockets, Udoka was a 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year finalist, won 52 games and took Houston to the playoffs.
More to come: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
More to come: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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Steven Adams has agreed to return to the Houston Rockets on a three-year contract, his agent as well as a team source confirmed to the Chronicle. Deal becomes official in July.
ESPN first. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
ESPN first. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Rockets to keep center Steven Adams in first big move of offseason
Steven Adams was a key part of Houston's big lineup in playoffs against Golden State and will be returning to Rockets
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June 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Steven Adams has agreed to return to the Houston Rockets on a three-year contract, his agent as well as a team source confirmed to the Chronicle. Deal becomes official in July.
ESPN first. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
ESPN first. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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'One playoff series doesn't define a player,' Rockets GM Rafael Stone said about Jalen Green www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
'One playoff series doesn't define a player.' Rockets' brass on Jalen Green
Golden State took Jalen Green out of Houston's offense in seven-game playoff series but Rockets' executives see it as a chance to grow.
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May 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
'One playoff series doesn't define a player,' Rockets GM Rafael Stone said about Jalen Green www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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From @jonmalexander.bsky.social: Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone 'optimistic' about Fred VanVleet's return www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone 'optimistic' about Fred VanVleet
Houston's option on Fred VanVleet's contract for next season is for $44.5 million. Guard has indicated he wants to stay with Rockets.
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May 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
From @jonmalexander.bsky.social: Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone 'optimistic' about Fred VanVleet's return www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
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To improve for next season, do the Houston Rockets make a major move or bet once more on the current roster's growth?
“Continuity is great, but the goal ultimately is to build a championship team," Rafael Stone said Tuesday.
On continuity vs. change:
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
“Continuity is great, but the goal ultimately is to build a championship team," Rafael Stone said Tuesday.
On continuity vs. change:
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
How do Houston Rockets take next step in NBA: continuity or change?
Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone says bar is 'very high' to make changes but leaves door open if right move is there to improve.
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May 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
To improve for next season, do the Houston Rockets make a major move or bet once more on the current roster's growth?
“Continuity is great, but the goal ultimately is to build a championship team," Rafael Stone said Tuesday.
On continuity vs. change:
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
“Continuity is great, but the goal ultimately is to build a championship team," Rafael Stone said Tuesday.
On continuity vs. change:
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
But, the draft lottery is a week from tomorrow...
May 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
But, the draft lottery is a week from tomorrow...
Rockets are not winning post-season games, never mind a Game 7, with Sengun inefficient and Green invisible. That said, they did enough this season to have wanted, even expected to do more. That makes it hurt, but also a another significant step toward better days.
May 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Rockets are not winning post-season games, never mind a Game 7, with Sengun inefficient and Green invisible. That said, they did enough this season to have wanted, even expected to do more. That makes it hurt, but also a another significant step toward better days.